US EditionRussian strike on Ukrainian prison kills 17 people and injures more than 80
ZAPORIZHZHIA REGION, UKRAINE, JUL 29 – The strike on a southeastern Ukrainian prison killed 16 inmates and wounded over 40, with officials condemning it as a deliberate attack amid ongoing Russian military operations.
- Following overnight strikes, Zaporizhzhia governor Ivan Fedorov said 16 inmates were killed and at least 35 injured at the Bilenke penitentiary, which was destroyed.
- Since 2022, Russian forces have repeatedly attacked the Zaporizhzhia region, including eight strikes with high-explosive aerial bombs, Ukrainian officials say.
- According to the UN Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine, at least 19 prisoners were killed and dozens injured, with Ukrainian officials condemning the strike as another war crime.
- On Tuesday, Andriy Yermak condemned the attack as `another war crime`, while Russia denied responsibility.
- Amid growing humanitarian concerns, senior UN officials warned of mounting needs as the conflict continues, according to reports. The officials highlighted faltering donor support amid escalating crises.
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Kremlin: "Note taken of Trump's ultimatum. The Ukrainian president: peace is possible only with sanctions in Moscow. In the night Russian attack on a prison structure in the Zaporizhzhia region: 17 dead
Russian planning bombs and ballistic missiles hit a medical facility and a Ukrainian prison overnight, while constant attacks on civilian areas caused at least 27 deaths across the country, officials reported this Tuesday.This happened despite the threat of US President Donald Trump to impose sanctions and tariffs on Russia if he does not stop the attacks.Four Russian planning bombs hit a prison in the southeastern region of Zaporiyia, according…
Dozens of people were injured in a prison in the Zaporizhia region.
Many inmates were killed in a bomb attack on a detention centre near Saporishyah. The reason is unclear – the time could be a clear message.
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